JC Abreu
Hello! My name is JC Abreu, and I am passionate about helping people navigate life's challenges while discovering their resilience and capacity for growth. I believe healing is possible for everyone, and I strive to create a supportive, affirming space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to become your most authentic self. I have experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, adults, older adults, first responders, survivors of domestic violence, individuals with substance use concerns, couples, families, and clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. I treat a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, addiction, anger management, bipolar disorder, OCD, co-dependency, grief, self-esteem, relationship challenges, family conflict, divorce, men's issues, spirituality, race-related concerns, vocational stress, and life transitions. I know reaching out for help can feel vulnerable, especially when you're carrying anxiety, sadness, trauma, or the weight of life's stressors. My goal is to provide a safe, judgment-free space where you can show up as you are and move toward greater healing, confidence, and emotional well-being. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices tailored to your unique needs. I feel especially honored to work with LGBTQIA+ individuals, first responders, and couples and families seeking stronger relationships. Together, we'll build practical coping skills, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change. It would be a privilege to support you on your journey, and I look forward to meeting you.
I have worked with many client populations including, LGBTQIA+, adults, aging, victims of DV, substance abuse, families, couples, cross-cultured client, and first responders.
First session
You can expect a warm, inviting, non-judgmental, and professionally competent therapist, that can meet you right where you are!.
Strengths
My greatest strength is my eclectic work experience within the field of social work and mental health. I have been privileged to work with a wide variety of clients in my time within the field. I am a passionate and compassionate therapist.
Ideal clients
I work with multiple populations including LGBTQIA+, adults, aging, victims of DV, substance abuse, families, couples, cross-cultured client, and first responders. I work with a wide range of mental health complexities including but not limited to: Addiction, ADHD, anger management, anxiety, depression, impulsivity, bipolar disorder, co-dependency, life coaching, men’s issues, OCD, race related issues, self-esteem, DV, divorce, family conflict, spirituality, trauma, and vocational stress. I am a warm, empathic, passionate, eclectic, professionally, and culturally competent therapist. I look forward to hearing from you!
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
By understanding thought patterns, emotional responses, and behavioral presentation, the therapist and client can work on altering negative thought patterns, identifying better coping skills, and regulating emotions, which will impact behavioral presentations.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma happens suddenly and without warning, and can have a devastating effect on our lives. Understanding the various aspects impacted by life events which cause negative outcomes has helped my clients from a holistic perspective. With gentle, and informed care, trauma can be identified, processed, and you can continue to live your life without it holding you back.
Strength-Based
We all have strengths! We may not all understand our strengths, or need support in beginning to use them again. Therapy is a great, safe place to identify and practice the strengths you already have, and build new ones.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Christian
Hispanic / Latinx
LGBTQ
Transgender
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
LGBTQ
Other specialties
ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Couples Counseling
Family Conflict
Grief
Health/Medical Issues
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Couples Counseling
Elders (65 and above)
Individual Therapy
Licensed in
New YorkLicense 091736